McLaren Vale Tours
Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)
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Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options)

By Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures
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Winner of 2020 Best Tourism Experience, 2021 Best Tourism Operator & Attraction and 2022 Best Customer Service*. The perfect day. Electric bike ride along the stunning coast followed by paddle boarding on the Onkaparinga River. Top it all off with a meal at a local eatery followed by a wine tasting in McLaren Vale. All in one day! *Onkaparinga Business Awards
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Ages 18-100, max of 8 per group
Duration: 7h 30m
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Live guide: English
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  • Stand Up Paddle Board & paddle, wetsuit and E-bike (if you choose the E-bike tour option)
What's not included
  • Wine tasting fee (usually $15 but free if you buy a bottle).
  • Lunch is part of the tour but not included in the price. When I contact you, I will provide you with options. You may just wish to bring lunch, or you may want to go somewhere quite fancy; I'm easy.


Start:Traveler pickup offered.
  • 41A Third Ave, Moana SA 5169, Australia
    Option 1: I will meet you at 9am at my house at 41a Third Ave Moana and we will e-bike to the river. Option 2: I will pick you up and drive you to the river (no e-bike). I can drive you back to your accommodation (1 location) no matter which option you choose.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 211803P1

    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 211803P1

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    • C8682WKsams
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      Great day of wine tasting across McLaren Vale. Highlight was Zerella Wine tasting. Luke organised a full trip with variety of tastings and was a great communicator.
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      Fantastic Day
      Thank you to Luke and his sidekick Nash for an amazing day spent travelling around the McLaren Vale wineries. Luke provided us with great suggestions to visit and appreciate the wines from the region. We loved the "CUBE" De Arenberg, an awesome wood fired pizza lunch and tastings at McCarthy's Orchard then onto to tastings at Curtis Wines and a walk around of the vineyard to finish off. Lastly we visited the Penny Red Brewery for a nice cleansing ale. Our group had an amazing day with Luke touring the region and then to be dropped off back at your accommodation in the city was amazing. Thanks Luke and Nash
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      Beautiful Boutique Wineries in the McLaren Vale region hosted by Luke will be a day to remember
      Luke was a truly fabulous host. He really listened to our requests. Beautiful boutique wineries, wonderful family stories and delicious produce were all part of the lovely day we experienced. Thank you for riding our waves of laughs and tears Luke đź’• An absolute highlight of our girls trip to Adelaide. Highly Recommend
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    • katepT2041ZY
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      Family Wine tour celebrating 40!
      Luke was extremely responsive, even when we needed to reschedule! The day was organised well and Luke was a friendly and knowledgeable host, we all had a great time and are still talking about our day! We will absolutely book with Luke again.
      Written June 4, 2024
    • pennypG8126JJ
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      Fantastic experience with Gone AWOL
      We had a fantastic tour with Luke. He really knows the region and made some excellent recommendations which enhanced our time in McLarenvale. Would highly recommend Luke and Gone AWOL.
      Written May 6, 2024
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      Just spent 4 days in McLaren Vale with friends for a good mate’s 50th and some fantastic wine tasting. Luke was awesome: a knowledgeable local guide, a safe and punctual driver and a great bloke. Highly recommended.
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      Best Tours in McLaren
      This was the second time that we used Luke as our guide. Super safe driver and his knowledge of cellar doors and the region was impressive. Highly recommend Luke and will be booking him in again for next year.
      Written May 6, 2024
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      The beauty of the Vale on the E-bike/wine tour
      What an amazing day!! Beginning with a cycle through the beautiful vines of mclaren vale was the perfect way to start the day. The e-bikes made the cycle so relaxing and allowed us to take in the beautiful scenery. Luke knows the area so well and was able to adapt the bike trail to suit all levels of cycling experience in the group. The wineries Luke took us too were a great mix, each one feeling like we were being welcomed by one of Luke’s friends. It was a great day! I would highly recommend the e-bike/winery tour to anyone wanting to soak up the beauty of the Vale.
      Written April 21, 2024
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      E-bike and wine tour with Luke
      This wine tour was the best I’ve experienced so far! Riding the e-bikes through the vineyards was an absolute highlight. Luke’s knowledge of local establishments and the warm welcome he receives from owners and winemakers is a testament to him and his passion for people and wine. I highly recommend these tours - I didn’t want the day to end!
      Written April 18, 2024
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      Fantastic fun!
      A fantastic tour with knowledgeable and fun host Luke. No better way to explore the beautiful McLaren Vale region! The e bikes were so fun and a great way to see the vines before settling in to some wine tasting and lunch! Thank you Luke!
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      Great Day with Luke in McLaren Vale
      There are 2 elements to this trip - ebiking and wine tasting Ebiking - bikes were in good shape. This portion was a means to get to the McLaren Vale. Nothing too memorable (except for the kangaroo skipping along beside us as we entered the vineyard!). If you are looking for a bike trip through the rural roads and vineyards this isn't it. Wine tasting - without giving too much direction, Luke put together a great experience. A great selection of 4 wineries (plenty for us) giving a great variety of experiences, and good wine! Danshi Rise was a special experience. Luke - great host. Knowledgeable. Informative. Engaging. Good fun.
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      Gone AWOL - Treat yourself - Do it!
      Luke was friendly, efficient and professional from the outset with booking of our trip right through to drop off at home. The venues we arranged with his help for wine and gin tastings, and lunch were all great - oh and beer! Maxwell's and Never Never Gin especially were both a hoot! All 8 of us would go again with Luke from Gone AWOL!
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      Relaxing and fun
      Luke was very easy to communicate with. I had a quick trip to visit Adelaide and he helped whip up an itinerary and was flexible as was temperamental weather. Unfortunately one of us couldn’t use the e bike so he followed the rest of us and took her on the bus. The bike track allowed me to see the Mclaren Vale in a way I hadn’t seen before. Beautiful tracks and the bikes were fun! I’d never been on one before
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    Danaé L
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    Luke was just an incredible guide and made a really special day that was tailored to our group.
    He was patient and encouraging with the e-bikes, even with the most nervous of riders! And wow what an amazing ride. I'm definitely no bike rider, but even I enjoyed racing along the vines. The views were insane.
    He tailored the tour to us. We had a bakery lunch as we requested, and then the wineries, breweries and distilleries really hit the spot. It was clear Luke had thought about our tastes and taken us to some wicked places.
    He is just such a wonderful guy. So passionate about wine and the process, and incredibly friendly. Everywhere we went he was known and clearly loved. He really knows his stuff and loves the area and local produce.
    Great for both our international guest and the locals in the group. We just had a ball. Thanks Luke!
    Written April 26, 2020
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    Thanks for your FANTASTIC review!! I loved meeting you all and can't wait to catch up again over a good red. Be sure to get back to Shingleback when things settle down; one of their big reds in front of the fire is hard to beat. Stay safe and see you soon.....ish. Say g'day to the gang from me and thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
    Written May 7, 2020
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    Lisa B
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019 • Friends
    We had such an awesome day with Gone AWOL Tours. Luke was an excellent tour guide and we felt privileged to visit the wineries we were taken too. Amazing day! Amazing Tour! Amazing part of the world. Thanks Luke
    Written December 31, 2019
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    Brady L
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2020
    My family and I went on a tour with Luke at Gone AWOL and it couldn't have been better! Not only was Luke in constant contact before the tour, making sure the day would be tailored to exactly what we were after, but the experience itself was so great! We rode the electric bikes (a first time for all of us and they were so fun! Luke goes through how to ride them so no worries there!) and then visited a handful of amazing wineries, a distillery and a brewery (such a good selection!) There are plenty of options for lunch and we chose the local bakery which was a hit!

    I think what really stands out the most is Luke’s passion and enthusiasm for what he does! Not only is he super friendly and just a terrific bloke generally, but it was obvious from the knowledge he shared with us that he lives and breathes McLaren Vale. I was also really impressed that Luke has made a point of supporting local businesses through Gone AWOL (from the wineries we visited to the trailer which was built locally to the neat stubby holders we got as a gift!)
    My family and I couldn't recommend Luke and Gone AWOL enough. Thank you for a fantastic day Luke and we’ll definitely see you again soon!
    Written March 19, 2020
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    Sorry for the delay in responding Brady!! Covid is giving me some time to become a little more tech-savvy. I loved meeting all of your tribe and showing them my piece of paradise. I'm sure we will share many more reds together in the future. Please pass on my best to all and I hope you're all enjoying the wine you purchased; always nice to drink wine you bought on such a gorgeous day with great people.
    Written May 7, 2020
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    dmoyse
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    An absolutely great day out with Luke, the host with the most. Paddle boarding is really, really fun and actually a lot easier than I thought. The boards are so steady and easy to use. The bikes are also really easy and make for a great cruise around the coastline and after our exercise in the morning, the wine, food and sparkling honey-mead kept flowing all afternoon! Simply a superb day out :-)
    Written January 8, 2020
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    I was trying to come up with some rhyming slang to respond with something witty but alas I came up empty (a little like my can of Swell next to me). Twas a great day out my friend, hopefully we can do it all again next summer. Stay well.
    Written May 7, 2020
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    Sarah S
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2019 • Couples
    We had a fabulous day with varied and enjoyable activities. Luke was knowledgeable and personable and looked after us so well!
    I had not been on an electric bike and it was so beautiful riding along the cliff tops of such a lovely unique coastline. We then cooled off by going paddle boarding which was exciting and we all had a big laugh, it wasn’t too challenging as far as fitness goes, just enjoyable being out on the water.
    After paddle boarding we went to visit some wineries and Luke’s local knowledge was invaluable here, we tasted and bought some amazing red wine and saw some beautiful vineyards.
    A fabulous trip that I’d strongly recommend to everyone!
    Written January 2, 2020
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    Thanks for the awesome review (apologies about the tardy reply!). Let's do it all again next summer when things have settled down; that was my idea of a perfect day. Hope you're settling into the colder weather well and have a nice big McLaren red on hand. Stay well!
    Written May 7, 2020
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    Traff
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2019 • Friends
    We had an awesome time on our tour. Started off with a ride on the e-bikes (so much fun and easy) from his house and along the bike track on top of the cliffs which have awesome views of the coastline.
    We arrived at a beautiful location on a river just near the sea.
    Luke had already brought all of the paddle boards to the location, so we packed the bikes into the trailer and set off down the river. Absolutely stunning location with big sand dunes on one side. We paddled towards the mouth of the river and then turned around and came back.
    After that we packed up the board's and washed off then headed to a nearby winery for the rest of the afternoon. Sampled some great wines and had a delicious cheese platter.
    We all had a great day and the weather was perfect!
    Luke was an excellent host and made everything so easy.
    I would highly recommend Gone Awol.
    Written December 5, 2019
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    Lorena Istrate
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2019 • Friends
    We had a perfect day on the tour with Luke! We rode e- bike along the coast, then paddle boarding on the river and afterwards wine tasting. I did it all for the first time and I can't remember when I last had so much fun! I highly recommend it and I would do it again and stay at Luke's wonderful accommodation anytime! Thank you so much!
    Written November 4, 2019
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    Glad you had such a good time Lory. It was awesome seeing you do so well on the river. See you again in March!
    Written November 17, 2019
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    Julia B
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2019 • Friends
    The tour of Gone Awol was one of the best experiences of my life. First of all, we had so much fun with our e-bike tour along the sea, enjoying heavenly views, and then drove to a river where we switched from the e-bikes to paddle boards. It was the first time I did something like that and a great experience! Luke explained and illustrated each step really well, so it was easy for me to follow the steps. Finally, we went as a group for wine tasting and tasted fantastic wine to end a perfect day. I would do the wonderful tour and stay at Luke's amazing accommodation again at any time and can only recommend it to everyone!!! Thank you Luke for the incredible experience!
    Written November 4, 2019
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    Thanks Julia, stoked you had such a good experience. Looking forward to seeing you again in March. Travel well.
    Written November 17, 2019
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    DiscoDave
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2019 • Friends
    A phenomenal experience in a truly beautiful part of Australia with one of life’s gems. Luke Harris. You could just play chess with this guy and have a cracking day. But his Gone AWOL package is something else. If you’re going to venture to Adelaide, do yourself a big favour....head south and go AWOL.
    Written November 3, 2019
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    Thanks David! Looking forward to hosting you again soon. It's much warmer down here...maybe this Christmas??
    Written May 7, 2020
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    Marie Gubbin
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2021 • Friends
    A great tour customised to our group! Luke looked after us so well and even took photos for us throughout the day. Would definitely recommend the tour to anyone who loves outdoors activities and good food and wine.
    Written November 1, 2021
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    Coast to Vines: E-bike*, Paddle Board and Wine Tour (2 options) provided by Gone AWOL - McLaren Vale Wine Tours & Adventures

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